Role of radiotherapy in organ-sparing treatment of seminoma.
Radical orchiectomy is the standard treatment for patients with seminoma. In both bilateral and unilateral testicular cancer, this therapy results in infertility, permanent androgen replacement treatment and significant psychological problems stemming from castration. Given that most patients with germinal cell tumours are long-term survivors, quality of life is becoming more and more relevant in therapeutic decision-making. We present a case of metachronous bilateral seminoma treated with tumour enucleation and adjuvant local radiotherapy. We also provide a review of the literature on the role of radiotherapy in organ sparing.
Flaquer
Amanda
A
Department of Radiation Oncology, Gregorio Marañón General Hospital, Madrid, Spain. amandafg@yahoo.es
Alvarez
Ana
A
Sánchez
Silvia M
SM
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D018239:Seminoma / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation